Thomas J. Mokos, 31, of 16855 Western...

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Thomas J. Mokos, 31, of 16855 Western Ave., Hazel Crest, was charged Monday with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said that when Mokos was stopped due to a faulty headlight on his vehicle, they believed they smelled marijuana. Police said when they searched the vehicle, they found a small wooden pipe with what later proved to be marijuana residue. Police also said they found a .25-caliber Beretta handgun on the floor that was loaded, cocked and had the safety off. Although Mokos had a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, it was expired. He was released on bond.